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Charlottesville Area Transit News

PATH’s New Address Lookup Tool Makes Finding Jaunt Options Easier

June 4, 2026

Residents across the Charlottesville region now have a simpler way to determine whether Jaunt services are available at their address. PATH has launched a new online  Address Lookup Tool designed to help riders quickly identify if they live within Jaunt’s service area and which Jaunt transportation services may be available to them. The tool is especially helpful for individuals who are unfamiliar with Jaunt’s service boundaries or are unsure which of the organization’s transportation programs operate in their community. By

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Memorial Day Transit Update

May 20, 2026

This is an update on Charlottesville-area transit services for Memorial Day (Monday, May 26). CAT & MicroCAT – Regular schedule. Jaunt – Only ADA Paratransit in Charlottesville and the urban parts of Albemarle County will operate. All other Jaunt services will not run. Afton Express – No service.

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Nelson Community Health Fair Coming to Arrington This July

May 19, 2026

Residents of Nelson County and the surrounding area are invited to attend the upcoming Nelson Community Health Fair on July 18. The free event will take place from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. and will offer a variety of health services, educational resources, and community activities for local families. Organized by the Blue Ridge Medical Center, the fair will include sports physicals and immunizations for Nelson County students, including HPV, Tdap, and Meningococcal 4 vaccines. Attendees will also have the

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Transportation Services in the Charlottesville Area

CAT

Charlottesville Area Transit provides public transportation in the City of Charlottesville and urban parts of Albemarle County. Wheelchair accessible and FARE-FREE.

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MICRO CAT

MicroCAT is an on-demand public rideshare service that offers rides in Pantops and the US-29 Corridor area. Wheelchair accessible & FARE-FREE.

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JAUNT

Jaunt offers curb-to-curb service in Buckingham, Fluvanna, Louisa, Greene, Nelson, and rural Albemarle counties. Also, provides ADA paratransit in Charlottesville and urban Albemarle County. Wheelchair accessible & FARE-FREE.

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UTS

University Transit Service provides transportation for students, faculty, staff, and visitors within the University of Virginia (UVA) campus and is open to the public. FARE-FREE.

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AFTON EXPRESS

A bus service operated by BRITE connects Charlottesville with Staunton via Waynesboro and Fishersville.

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FOOTHILLS EXPRESS

A bus service operated by Virginia Regional Transit connects Charlottesville with Ruckersville, Madison, and Culpeper.

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VIRGINIA BREEZE

Virginia Breeze is an intercity bus service connecting communities across the state with major destinations including Washington, D.C., Richmond, and Virginia Beach.

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GREYHOUND

Greyhound is the largest intercity bus transportation provider in the U.S., operating a network that connects over 1,600 destinations across the U.S., Canada, and Mexico.

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AMTRAK

Amtrak is a national railroad company offering intercity service to over 500 destinations across USA and Canada, covering more than 21,400 miles of routes.

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About PATH helpline

PATH, Partnership for Accessible Transportation Help, is a free transportation information and referral service open to the public. PATH assists anyone with inquiries about local transportation, with a focus on helping older adults and people with disabilities find transportation options when they are unable to drive.

PATH serves Region 10, including the City of Charlottesville and Albemarle, Greene, Fluvanna, Louisa, and Nelson counties.

  • Hours: 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM |
  • Monday-Friday
After hours? Leave a message and we will call you back

How PATH can help you find a Ride

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Call PATH toll-free at 888-879-7379. If we don't answer, leave a voicemail and we will call you back.

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A transportation counselor will connect you with services and help you schedule a reservation.

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The counselor will guide you through the process and help with any issues you encounter.

Facts & Questions

Where can I ride?

PATH covers the City of Charlottesville, and Albemarle, Greene, Louisa, Nelson, and Fluvanna counties. We may be able to help you find a ride outside of Region 10.
Give us a call and share your transportation needs.

Who Can Ride?

Everyone can ride! This service is for anyone with questions about local transportation, focusing on helping older adults and people with disabilities find rides.
We have interpreter services and materials in Spanish.

How Does PATH Work?

PATH works with existing transportation services to unify all public transportation services into a central information hub. The goal is to develop a transportation network and promote use of public transportation.

Hard to find transportation in your area?

Share your experience and transportation needs with us through this online survey. We are gathering data to better understand the transportation needs in Albemarle, Greene, Louisa, Nelson, Fluvanna, and the City of Charlottesville. Your comments will help us choose where to work with partners to increase and improve transportation.

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Partner with PATH

Interested in partnering with us? Looking to bring more transportation services to your area or for your clients? Curious about this program? Eager to contribute and support rides for underserved populations? PATH is here to make a difference in your community. Agencies and volunteer groups can get support from the PATH program to provide transportation in their area. Some of the free resources available include:
  • - Vehicles and operating funds
  • - Staffing and infrastructure
  • - Pilot programs
  • - Data collection and surveys
  • - Operating costs
  • - Ride scheduling software and services